Public Schools Blocks A.I. Platform Chat GPT
Denver Public Schools Blocks A.I. Platform Chat GPT
Denver Public Schools are blocking students use of the artificial intelligence tool Chat GPT effective January 12th. The district expressed growing concerns about new features coming to the platform in 2026. Including a feature that allows up to 20 people to chat in a group increasing the chances for academic misconduct and cyber bullying. Chat GPT also shared that adult content will be allowed on the site starting early 2026. In response, the district has blocked access on all school issued devices and the D.P.S network. A committee will meet in the coming weeks to discuss blocking the site for staff members district wide.
Study Finds Teens Use Phones An Hour A Day At School
A new study shows teens spend over an hour a day on their phones while at school. Social media took up most of their device time. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study involved 640 teens ages 13 to 18. The study also found that older teens ages 16 to 18 and those from lower-income households had the highest smartphone use.
HISD Expanding Access to 16 High-Demand Career Programs Through Barbara Jordan Career Center
Houston ISD is expanding its Career and Technical Education offerings for students at ten high schools through the Barbara Jordan Career Center, providing access to 16 programs of study beyond what is available at these schools. The changes will allow students to start career training as early as ninth grade, reduce waitlists for popular programs, and equip students with skills for the workforce or post-secondary education. The BJCC will grow enrollment to nearly 4,000 students by 2028-29, offering state-of-the-art facilities and specialized programs to prepare students for high-demand, living-wage jobs. The expansion aims to provide students with diverse pathways to success, combining career-focused training with college readiness to ensure future opportunities in the evolving job market. Through collaboration with workforce experts, HISD is modernizing the BJCC to offer high-impact learning experiences and prepare students for the demands of the 2035 global economy.
